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MATSDA/ACELS Conference, January 2006: Full conference programme (Provisional):
"What We Know and What We Do"
Connecting Theory and Practice in Materials Development for Language Teaching
January 21st-22nd 2006
The Teachers’ Club, Dublin
Saturday January 21st
09.00-09.30 09.30-10.00 Introduction Let’s Connect: Connections to Be Made Between Theory and Practice in Materials Development Brian Tomlinson + all the Plenary Speakers 10.00-11.00 Plenary Seeing and Saying for Yourself: Using Audio-Visual Mental Aids for Language Learning and Use P: Brian Tomlinson
D: Pilar Montijano
11.30-12.30 Plenary Tips for Materials Developers from Second Language Acquisition Research P: Vivian Cook
D: Javier Avila
12.30-13.30 13.30-14.25 Plenary Learners Need Intake Not Just Input: Ways of Facilitating Intake Through Language Learning Materials P: Hitomi Masuhara
D: Raquel Criado Sanchez
14.30-15.30 Parallel Presentations 1. Natural English in Speaking and Listening Activities
Dermot Campbell et al 2. Designing an ESP Course for Libyan Students Salem Mudallel 3. Doctor Knows Best or the Customer is Always Right Andrea Hasapi 4. A Step Forward: A Look at Expertise in Materials Evaluation and Development
Dawn Perkins and Anne Margaret Smith 15.30-16.30 16.30-17.30 Workshops 1. Seeing and Saying for Yourself: Using Audio-Visual Mental Aids for Language Learning and Use
Brian Tomlinson 2. Tips for Materials Developers from Second Language Acquisition Research Vivian Cook 3 Ways of Facilitating Intake Through Language Learning Materials Hitomi Masuhara 17.30-????? Drinks Cheers (part 1) Brian Tomlinson, Jim Ferguson et al Sunday January 22nd
09.30-10.30 How to Make an Expert P: Keith Johnson
D: Dr. Freda Mishan
10.30-11.00 11.00-11.55 Plenary Connecting Theory and Practice in the Lexical Approach P: Ivor Timmis
D: Jayne Barnes
12.00-13.00 Plenary Connecting Theory and Practice to Enhance Teaching and Learning Encounters with Chinese Students P: Dee Doyle
D: Heather Buchanan
13.00-14.00 14.00-15.00 Workshops 1. How to Make an Expert
Keith Johnson 2 Connecting Theory and Practice in the Lexical Approach Ivor Timmis 3. Enjoying the Testing Experience: Promoting Effective Affective Learning through Assessment Miriam Hallissey and Sue Hackett 15.00-15.45 Panel Issues Involved in Connecting Theory and Practice in Materials Development Brian Tomlinson, Vivian Cook, Keith Johnson 15.45-??? Drinks Cheers (part 2) Brian Tomlinson, Jim Ferguson et al See you in Dublin!
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